Ottawa River near Kalida
Putnam County, Ohio
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Major flooding in the village of Kalida. Water flows through Main Street and begins to affect Town Square. Nearly three feet of water floods Water Street. Backwater flooding of Plum Creek closes State Route 115 near Kalida High School.
- 21 ft
Water begins to enter the south part of the village of Kalida. Homes and businesses along Ottawa Street and State Route 115 in south Kalida and Water Street southeast of US 224 in Kalida become impacted by flood waters.
- 20 ft
Water begins to cover State Route 115 near the south village limits of Kalida, and the road is closed.
- 19 ft
Properties along lowland portions of the Ottawa River near Kalida become impacted by flood waters. Water begins to approach State Route 115 near the southeast village limits of Kalida.
- 18 ft
Minor lowland flooding in Kalida as the Ottawa River begins to overlow its banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2015 | 22.37 ft | 11,900 cfs |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 19.72 ft | 8,250 cfs |
| May 5, 2017 | 19.11 ft | 7,210 cfs |
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